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Recent Examples of ancillary
The ancillary protection measures can remain in effect for no longer than one year, the expert said, subject to the Florence Court’s approval.
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2025
Watermelon has acquired the North American digital and ancillary rights for the film, which will be available across all digital platforms, including Watermelon+.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
For many years, cybersecurity was widely seen as an ancillary function—something to be tackled after business choices had been finalized.
—Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Known for electrifying Nickelodeon brands with downstream and ancillary revenues, it was assumed at the time Robbins wouldn’t be a fierce advocate of theatrical in the conglomerate’s quick embrace of its streaming arm Paramount+.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2025
Watermelon has acquired the North American digital and ancillary rights for the film, which will be available across all digital platforms, including Watermelon+.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
For many years, cybersecurity was widely seen as an ancillary function—something to be tackled after business choices had been finalized.
—Steve Durbin, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Known for electrifying Nickelodeon brands with downstream and ancillary revenues, it was assumed at the time Robbins wouldn’t be a fierce advocate of theatrical in the conglomerate’s quick embrace of its streaming arm Paramount+.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ancillary
Adjective
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Make the central message an agreeable phrase or concept, while your brand logo is secondary.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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For Williams, this birthed the idea that money and earnings correlated with freedom and safety—and that love was secondary.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Coast Guard has more than 43,000 active duty members, 8,000 reservists, and 30,000 auxiliary members.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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In keeping with their theatrical reputation, Nine Inch Nails also began the concert on the auxiliary platform.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The San Diego readiness center is a subordinate command of the NIFR, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rella explained to the Post that there could be a claim if a person in a subordinate position thought they were being unfairly targeted.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Other changes made to loan terms or subsidiary payments might not take immediate effect for farmers and ranchers, as some payments are made seasonally.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
10 July 2025
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In the ad, Jet2 offers a deal on a vacation package through Jet2holidays, a subsidiary company that sells vacations and tours.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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At much higher doses, peripheral mechanisms can take over, but in real-world clinical use, the brain’s contribution could be key.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Don't stare directly at the radiant; instead, scan the sky and use your peripheral vision for the best chance of catching faint streaks.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Connecticut could face close to $180 million in annual extra costs to its supplementary nutrition and food stamps program within the next five years, according to a very preliminary analysis of recent federal budget cuts by Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Warriors could use a more impactful starting center and some supplementary shooting and scoring, providing more space for Butler, who struggled to find any once Curry went down.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Operating costs will be funded through direct billing, grant writing, the health department’s operating budget and supplemental private fundraising.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Demonstrating fit requires research, specificity, and an ability to articulate in supplemental essays why the institution’s offerings match the applicant’s ambitions and personality.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If the winner picks the installment route, their annual payments of around $23.3 million would drop to $14.7 million if the 37% federal marginal rate is applied.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The other reason is how much the Leafs have overpaid for marginal players.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Ancillary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ancillary. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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